Five Caribbean Cities For Great Shopping

By: - July 16th, 2013
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We like the beach, the culture, the food. But sometimes going to the Caribbean is really just an excuse to go shopping. And whether you’re stopping in port or on a long vacation, you’ll find everything you want to buy at these five Caribbean destinations. Where is your go-to shopping destination? Tell us in the comments section.


Oranjestad, Aruba

One of the region’s duty-free shopping capitals, Downtown Oranjestad’s shopping iis a mix of local and European sensibilities — and you’ll even find top shopping in many of the hotels, like the Renaissance Aruba’s very own mall. (above).


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